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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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